hamlet
/ˈhæm.lət/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a very small village, usually in the countryside with few houses.
When to Use
✈️Travel English📚Academic Writing
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“We stayed in a tiny hamlet in the mountains with no shops.”
“The hamlet only has ten houses and one small church.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A small village or a group of houses.
Related Words
Synonyms:
villagesettlement
Antonyms:
citytown
Word Family:
hamlets